I had an inquiry yesterday about the pattern shown in the upper portion of the gables in this house. This home is a cape cod inspired design by
ron brenner architects.
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| The entire house is clad in cedar shingles. We used a semi-solid wood stain made by Cabot. Sorry - I don't remember the specific color. The grey shingles are contrasted with the linen colored trim and columns. |
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| The diamond pattern is also created from cedar shingles with a custom cut. This is a bit labor intensive, but provides a large design impact. You can create many types of patterns using this technique, but I believe the diamond weave is elegant while remaining understated. Note that I also projected the upper gable outwards to create a shadow line and provide a protective overhang for the windows. |
This house plan is available for purchase at
http://www.simplyeleganthomedesigns.com/Lakeland_Unique_Cape_Cod_House_Plan.html
